Reviews

In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez

mschoo's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

plumjam's review

5.0

Narratively so, so interesting. I love the structure so much. I loved going through the POVs of each sister, I loved the interrupting chapters telling the POV of an older Dede and her relationship with her sisters’ children. You know what’s in store for the other three sisters but you know that you need to hear their stories. It’s a beautiful book.

saranwrap18's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

vibenaci's review

emotional informative inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

reads_cats's review

adventurous dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Pacing was eh, and them f*cking their husbands and themselves was mentioned far too many times

maggiebook's review against another edition

3.0

I enjoyed this book but felt it didn't do the subject matter justice. These women were murdered for their opposition to the corrupt government but the book seems too light for such a serious subject. The writing is good and the book is an easy read. If you want to know about the sacrifices these women made and what they were up against you would be better off googling the Mirabal sisters of the Dominican Republic.

utahmomreads's review against another edition

4.0

A fascinating and beautifully written novel about the real lives of four sister (three would become martyrs for the cause of liberty) in Dominican. It is amazing what people will give to be free from oppressive dictatorship.

sunflowerjess's review against another edition

challenging emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I have so many feelings about this book. Mainly, it has inspired me to keep fighting for justice and freedom. 

reinedumonde's review against another edition

medium-paced

3.0

llychu's review against another edition

emotional informative sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

i bet i wouldve liked this book more if it wasnt required in my freshman year for english and i had js read it on my own
overall i liked the story, bur I think it couldve been shorter for what its worth
minerva is my queen tho